More From Wisconsin - Ceramic Canisters

Day 316.
More From Wisconsin - Ceramic Canisters

For a special home gift canisters can be both attractive and functional. Check out this beautiful set made by Pottery by Jessie in Wisconsin...

http://www.wisconsinmade.com/gift-ideas/Handmade-Ceramic-Canisters-3268.aspx

A lovely and practical gift!

Good luck Paula Mae Kuiper!

More From West Virginia - iPad Pouch

Day 315.
More From West Virginia - iPad Pouch

If you're traveling or even just taking your iPad with you on a day trip here's a cute little pouch to carry it in ade by a crafter in West Virginia...

http://www.mountainmade.com/ipad-pouch-quilts-from-the-woods

A very handy little item...that you can carry in another very handy little item.

Good luck Miranda Harrison!

More From Washington - Cedar Planks

Day 314.
More From Washington - Cedar Planks

I love sushi, so I'm inclined to have my salmon raw over a bed of rice. However, if I was going to bake it I would cetainly want one of these cedar planks made in Washington for my oven...

http://www.madeinwashington.net/

So who's baking tonight?

Good luck Reina Almon!

More From Virginia - MM

Day 313.
More From Virginia - MM

What could the letters MM stand for?

Mystical Mermaids?
Mechanical Monkey?
Melancholy Mice?

Well, today it's standing for Messy Mouth, as in Messy Mouth Barbeque Sauce made in Stafford, Virginia...

http://www.madeinva.com/product_p/mmbbq.htm

Good luck Desiree Williams!

More From Vermont - Chandeliers

Day 312.
More From Vermont - Chandeliers

There is a majestic feel when you walk into a room that has a beautiful chandelier. Here are some gorgeous selections from Hubbardton Forge in Vermont that will take your breath away...

http://www.handmadeinvermont.com/cat_logo_hub2.gif

Beautiful, handmade and made to order...these are really something special.

Good luck Jeanelle Achee!

More From Utah - Almost Too Pretty To Eat

Day 311.
More From Utah - Almost Too Pretty To Eat

When I stumbled onto these artisan choclates by Chocolot my first thought is that they are almost too pretty to eat...

http://chocolot.com/

...almost!

Good luck Ciera Pekarcik!

More From Texas - Custom Coolers

Day 310.

More From Texas - Custom Coolers

This is perfect for those end of the summer season (or beginning of the football season) gatherings where you need a cooler...

http://www.katycustomcoolers.com/

A clever idea and made in Katy, Texas.

Good luck Ivana Hall!

More From Tennessee - Colt's Bolts

Day 309.
More From Tennessee - Colt's Bolts

Remember Hee Haw? Ever wonder what the Hee Haw Honeys are up to today? Me neither...until I found thi, which I thought was pretty cool. Mackenzie Colt was on the show as a Hee Haw Honey years ago and now she has her own chocolate company based in Tennessee...

http://www.coltschocolates.com/companyprofile.html

One of their popular candy products are the Colt's Bolts...so if you want a yummy Tennessee treat you can find some great candy choices with a neat little history to boot.

Good luck Shelby Thompson!

More From South Dakota - More Diamonds That Aren't Diamonds

Day 308.
More From South Dakota - More Diamonds That Aren't Diamonds

In the past I have showcased some Herkimer Diamonds from New York that are not really diamonds, but beautiful naturally formed quartz crystals. Today I have something similar, but different. These are gorgeous jewelry pieces made from Black Hills Diamonds from South Dakota. These are also actually quartz crystals, but they are cut pieces rather than relying on the natural formation. I think they are stunning!

http://www.madeinsouthdakota.com/Catalog/Vendor.cfm?ID=36

What a gorgeous gift these would be!

Good luck Tessa Dee!

More From South Carolina - Hammocks

Day 307.
More From South Carolina - Hammocks

Summer is winding down (as someone shared with me yesterday we are only a week and a half away from Labor Day) so if you want to make the most of the final days, maybe you could try lounging in a  hammock made by The Original Hammock Shop in Pawleys Island, South Carolina...

http://hammockshop.com/

Sigh...don't let the summer escape!

Good luck Brooke Mosteller!

More From Rhode Island - Pine Soap

Day 306.
More From Rhode Island - Pine Soap

Today I'm pleased to find what is called "A Rhode Island Phenomenon...

http://www.onlyinrhodeisland.com/lipiso5ba.html

I picked this in part because it sounds like a very popular soap and also because I liked the name. It reminds me of a character from one of my favorite childhood television shows...and that's how you get on my blog people!

Good luck Jessic Marfeo!

More From Pennsylvania - Let's K'Nex

Day 305.
More From Pennsylvania - Let's K'Nex

For a cool and clever toy that is perfect for sparking some creativity how can you do better than these K'Nex, made in the USA with parts manufactured in Hatfield, Pennsylvania...

http://www.knex.com/

Sounds like great fun to me!

Good luck Annie Rosellini!

More From Oregon - Bath Towels

Day 304.
More From Oregon - Bath Towels

What beautiful designs I have discovered on these lovely bath towels from the Pendleton Woolen Mills in Oregon....

http://www.madeinoregon.com/Pendleton-Bath-Towels/

Not only are they functional and absorbent, but also decorative and beautifully designed.

Good luck Allison Cook!

More From Oklahoma - I Don't Like Bats...But Everyone Needs A Home

Day 303.
More From Oklahoma - I Don't Like Bats...But Everyone Needs A Home

Ok, this item is a little outside my norm because of it's intended use. I found a custom builder of bird houses in Oklahoma and thought they were very cute, made in the USA and perfect for this blog...

http://www.birdhousesbymark.com/

...but after exploring his site a little more I found bee houses and, what is this...bat houses?!

http://www.birdhousesbymark.com/bathouses.shtml

I have never had a fondness for bats. Years ago I was living in an apartment and looked up to find a sleeping bat had attached itself to my curtains. I screamed, ran into the next room where I locked myself in and called the landlord downstairs, insisting that he come up and let himself in because I was not leaving that room until the bat was gone. I have no idea what happened in my apartment in the minutes that followed, but there as plenty of ruckus and odd noises...coming from both my landlord and the bat...but when all was said and done the bat was humanely removed from my apartment. Whew! Some years later we had a similar episode where another bat chased both my husband (fiancé at that point) and my landlord out of the apartment...I think one of them was armed with a tennis racket, but the bat still seemed to have the leg up that time. Anyhow, here's my point...I don't like bats, but if you want them around you might as well put up a bat house like these built by Mark. If not, buy yourself a bird house and welcome the creatures of your choice to visit instead!

Good luck Kelsey Griswold!

More From Ohio - Gorgeous Glass

Day 302.
More From Ohio - Gorgeous Glass

Look at the beautiful glass items you can find, handmade with heart in Cambridge, Ohio, from Mosser Glass...

http://www.mosserglass.com/html/products.htm

Personally I love the maple leaf and shell designs the best. Absolutely beautiful collections!

Good luck Heather Wells!

More From North Dakota - Coal Figurines

Day 301.
More From North Dakota - Coal Figurines

When I was little I remember taking a trip to tour a coal mine and returning with a souvenir...my very own piece of coal (I guess I wasn't taking any chances with Santa that year). Nobody was ever more excited to own a piece of coal than I was that day. However, I also remember my mother returning with a beautifully carved coal statue of an eagle. It was lovely! I was reminded of that when I discovered these beautiful coal figurines made from North Dakota lignite coal and crafted by an artist in Beulah, North Dakota...

http://www.shopndmall.com/ndgifts/template.cfm?page=detailview&pnum=3409&listpage=products

Absolutely exquisite and such an unexpected medium!

Good luck Laura Harmon!

More From North Carolina - Cheesecake

Day 300.
More From North Carolina - Cheesecake

Today marks the end of a fifth round of 60 days. 300 days in a row I've been pointing you towards great products made here in the USA...I hope you're enjoying the ride as much as I am. Needless to say, at this point we have come so far we have to get this blog to a full year, so the next round will be 65 days!

I absolutely adore a great cheesecake! How much better could it get than straight from a creamery like Lindley Farms in Snow Camp, North Carolina. Here's a little bit about their mozzarella cheescakes...

http://www.lindleyfarmscreamery.com/index.html

and some of the delicious sounding varieties they have to offer from their family owned farm and creamery...

http://www.lindleyfarmscreamery.com/products-and-pricelist.html

My mouth is watering...yummy!

Good luck Johna Edmonds!

More From New York - Thousand Islands Salad Dressing

Day 299.
More From New York - Thousand Islands Salad Dressing

The other day I was sharing a story with a friend from out of state about how I had recently taken a trip up to the Thousand Islands. He said "What's that? I thought Thousand Islands was a salad dressing". Well, he is right, but the salad dressing was named after a beautiful tourism area in upstate New York collectively called the Thousand Islands. Here's the story of the salad dressing originating from that area...

http://www.1000-islands.com/dressing/

Although many companies manufacture what is known as Thousand Islands dressing, I was pleased to find this variety that is made in Clayton, NY...

https://securesite.gisco.net/secure1000isla/dressing-order.asp

During this visit I also had a chance to congratulate the pageant winner we recognize today as she was a guest at the Miss Thousand Islands pageant. Good luck Nina Davuluri!

More From New Mexico - Desert Blends

Day 298.
More From New Mexico - Desert Blends

This is so cool...a line of skin care items made in New Mexico using micronutrients from desert plants...

http://www.madeinnewmexico.com/desert-blends-of-taos-skin-care-made-in-new-mexico.html

Desert Blends of Taos looks like you'll get a sense of the desert wherever you are.

Good luck Alexis Duprey!

More From New Jersey - Space Savers

Day 297.
More From New Jersey - Space Savers

I am a bit of a pack rat. I spent most of yesterday in my craft room where I have shelves and boxes and storage galore for all the items I have acquired for various projects. It feels like I'm always needing more space. If you're in the same boat you might be interested in some space saving furniture like these items form Berg Furniture out of New Jersey...

http://www.bergfurniture.com/space_savers.php

Here's the story of this company that still takes pride in making their products in the USA...

http://www.bergfurniture.com/history.php

Good luck Cara McCollum!

More From New Hampshire - I Scream for Ice Cream

Day 296.
More From New Hampshire - I Scream for Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for New Hampshire made ice cream from Bishop's...this place makes homemade ice cream cakes!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bishops-Homemade-Ice-Cream/126750250700997

This shop in Littleton, NH looks really cool (literally).

Good luck Samantha Russo!

More From Nevada - Don't Eat Rocks...Usually

Day 295.
More From Nevada - Don't Eat Rocks...Usually

Something about candy rocks (way different from rock candy) is very intriguing and cool. Here are some "silver" choco rocks made by Kimmie Candy in Reno, Nevada that are clever by themselves, but packaged in this Nevada themed container make an even cooler Nevada souvenir...

http://www.eventflags.com/Nevada-Shape-Silver-Choco-Rocks.html

It reminds me a bit of a previous rock candy experience...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koM_QCiVduo

And although I'm pretty sure I don't have to say this...don't try this at home unless you also are using candy choco rocks (there, I think that covers it).

Good luck Diana Sweeney!

More From Nebraska - Wheat Weaving

Day 294.
More From Nebraska - Wheat Weaving

I am intrigued by all forms of weaving, so the notion of making something artistic with wheat is particularly cool. This wheat weaving is done by an artist in Nebraska using some of the area's natural resources...

http://fromne.com/product.php?productid=233&catid=11

Here's another example done as a friendship loop...

http://fromne.com/product.php?productid=234&catid=11

Very clever!

Good luck JaCee Pilkington!

More From Montana - Copper Ornaments

Day 293.
More From Montana - Copper Ornaments

Missisippi isn't the only state with cool copper creations! Even though we're still in the middle of summer, it's only a matter of time before we start to see signs that winter is coming and the holidays are around the corner. It's been close to a year since we started looking at American made gift ideas. Today let's start to plan ahead with some copper ornaments made in Montana...

http://www.buymt.com/Products/roseworks-copper-ornaments.aspx

What a lovely gift for your tree.

Good luck Sheridan Pope!

More From Missouri - Make Mine Mustard

Day 292.
More From Missouri - Make Mine Mustard

Straight from Missouri, here's some mustard that appealed to me mostly because of the face on the package. I like the idea that Grandpa Spencer's Mustard is made from a family recipe and paying homage to their patriarch...

http://www.missourimercantile.com/grandpaspencers.shtml

Good luck Shelby Ringdahl!

More From Mississippi - Copper Creations

Day 291.
More From Mississippi - Copper Creations

Here are some artistic creations made by an artist in Clinton Mississippi using copper...

http://www.themississippigiftcompany.com/copper-crosses-bowls.aspx

There are some clever and functional items here. I think my favorite of these designs would have to be the copper frog...

http://www.themississippigiftcompany.com/copperworx-frog.aspx#.UgDZ4Hy9KSM

Good luck Chelsea Rick!

More From Minnesota - Why So Lazy, Susan?

Day 290.
More From Minnesota - Why So Lazy, Susan?

Here's a handy gadget I haven't seen in awhile. It's a Lazy Susan...you know, a table top spinner for easy access to things you might need. My mother used to have one like this and I cn't recall stumbling across one since my youth, but here's a lovely creation that was made in Minnesota using fine Minnesota hardwood.

http://shop.mnhs.org/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=1411&category=166&CFID=24702751&CFTOKEN=35755559

Nice, functional little item there.

Good luck Rebecca Yeh!

Made in Michigan - The Water Has a Preference

Day 289.
Made in Michigan - The Water Has a Preference

I found this t-shirt on a website that assures all their products are made in Michigan...good to know as I prefer to be aware of the origins and the water appears to have a preference also...

http://webstartsshoppingcart.com/shopping-cart/store/catalog.php?userid=141525&pid=370&op=display

It made me smile...hope it did the same for you.

Good luck Haley Williams!

More From Massachusetts - Dressing Up

Day 288.
More From Massachusetts - Dressing Up

I'm always looking for great clothes and even better when I can find something for the hubby. Here's a really nice line of men's clothing made in Massachusetts...

http://www.osmium.com/

Check out their stylebook...some nice trendy looks.

Good luck Amanda Narciso!

More From Maryland - Art on Wood

Day 287.
More From Maryland - Art on Wood

I have an artist friend who has done some beautiful paintings using wood as a base. I have a print of one of my favorites that shows a bit of the wood's character and it almost becomes part of the art itself. I admire his skill (it's a skill I don't posess) and thought of his art when I happened upon this...

http://www.plakthat.com/

For those of us who can't paint, you can have this Maryland based company put any image you like on wood to create a really distinctive piece. Too cool!

Good luck Christina Denny!

More From Maine - Body Essentials

Day 286.
More From Maine - Body Essentials

I love a great line of body products...here are some by Chet...

http://www.mainemade.com/members/profile.asp?ID=3527

I love that these products are made in small batches...always a good sign of quality and care in my opinion.

Good luck Kristin Korda!